The Edgewater/Rosecrest SDIP is bordered by Emerywood Drive and Archdale Drive to the north, Norfolk Southern Railroad to the west, Brookdale Avenue to the south and Little Sugar Creek to the east. This project area is within a drainage area of approximately 485 acres and the improvements may include culvert replacements, pipe system upgrades and channel improvements.​

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Objectives:

- Reduce flooding of South Boulevard and nearby residential streets and structures by upgrading underground pipe systems and roadway culverts.

- Reduce flooding and minimize erosion along the receiving stream by improving the channel cross-section and alignment.

Estimated Cost: To be determined (TBD)Please note that this figure includes all costs associated with the project such as planning and design, utility relocation, consultant fees, construction, permits and landscaping. ​

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) project team will manage the Edgewater Project through the phases listed below.

Planning Phase (Started February 2012)During the planning phase, the existing conditions were assessed, beginning with aerial and ground survey. After existing conditions were evaluated, a public meeting was held in February 2013 to check our findings against the experience of residents. Several improvement concepts (alternatives) were then developed and evaluated to determine the best solution. A recommended alternative (improvements) has been selected and will be used as a guide for the design. The recommended alternative will be shared with the residents in another public meeting scheduled for July 8, 2014.

In 2006, a previous study was conducted in coordination with the South Corridor Infrastructure Project. That study will be used to assist with the planning efforts for this project.

Design Phase (Time Frame TBD)The engineering consultant works closely with Storm Water Services to develop the design. Personnel from City of Charlotte, the engineering consultant, land surveyors, wetland specialists, and geotechnical engineers work in the area collecting information necessary to complete the design.

Permitting Phase (Time Frame TBD)During the permitting phase, the required water quality permits are obtained from Federal and State governments. Other permits such as permission to work within CMU rights-of-way will be obtained during this phase. The permitting phase of a project may overlap other phases. Permitting phase typically lasts 3-9 months.

Property Easement/Acquisition (Time Frame TBD)The City works with citizens and organizations to acquire Storm Drainage Easements (SDEs), Access Easements (AEs) and Temporary Construction Easements (TCEs). The City requests that SDEs, AEs, and TCEs be donated to provide the City access and certain rights to the affected properties to make the recommended improvements and provide future maintenance. ​

Bid Phase (Time Frame TBD) During the bid phase, the final plans will be circulated to qualified contractors for a competitive bidding process. By state law, the lowest responsible bidder is awarded the construction contract. The bid phase of a project typically lasts 5 to 6 months.

Construction Phase (Time Frame TBD) Throughout construction, efforts will be made to minimize disruption to nearby property owners. Construction of proposed improvements will be supervised by a City Inspector. Notifications of key construction dates and will be mailed to residents prior to construction. Construction involves earth work, concrete work, and other activities typically associated with a construction project.